Tag: East Brunswick
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Hatikvah performs in the top 2% of New Jersey
All set for your child’s new journey into K-8? Hatikvah, a free public charter that performs in the top 2% of the state, offers a smaller and more personalized option than a traditional school and accepts students at all grade levels. An approved International Baccalaureate Organization School recognized by the State of New Jersey for academic excellence,…
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Six more vaccination sites opened in Middlesex County; appointments required
Middlesex County has established six vaccine sites as New Jersey continues its statewide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. These locations, in addition to the state-run Middlesex County Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Site located in Edison, are another step in providing the public with access to COVID-19 vaccination sites. The expanded Middlesex County vaccine site locations include:…
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Lap Tapestry Project volunteers donate hand knitted items to those in need
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFFREY LITT For more than 25 years, Lap Tapestry Project Plus volunteers have used their knitting and crocheting skills to brighten the days of those who can use a warm touch. Led by East Brunswick Arts Commission member Elayne Risley, the group works throughout the year to create hand knitted blankets, lap…
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Residents, businesses encouraged to illuminate buildings on Jan. 19 in honor of lives lost to COVID
East Brunswick Township will join a nationwide memorial tribute to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19. At 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, township buildings will be illuminated or have on inside lights for five minutes. Businesses, organizations and residences are encouraged to illuminate their buildings or light a candle inside. Places of worship can…
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East Brunswick mayor discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution
EAST BRUNSWICK – Mayor Brad Cohen provided residents with an update about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution within the Township of East Brunswick so far and what to expect in the coming weeks. With the township being home to several long-term care facilities, Cohen said the delivery of vaccines to long-term care facilities, is being completely…
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East Brunswick Elks support veterans at transitional housing facility
The East Brunswick Elks Lodge 2370 Veterans Committee, led by Colleen Murphy, used $2,500 from the Freedom Grant to assist veterans with food and supplies at the Veterans Transitional Housing Facility in Lyons. Murphy, Andrea Evans and Beverly Christensen delivered food and supplies to Stacia McDonough, president of Independence for Veterans. McDonough has volunteered for…
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East Brunswick’s newest police officer is township native
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Police Department’s newest patrolman was sworn in by Mayor Brad Cohen on Jan. 4. Grant Korten, 26, was born and raised in East Brunswick. He graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminology and is currently in progress for a master’s degree from the…
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Governor swears in East Brunswick mayor, councilmen virtually
EAST BRUNSWICK–Safely behind their computer screens, Gov. Phil Murphy swore Mayor Brad Cohen and Councilmen Sterley Stanley and Michael Spadafino in to their next terms in office. In November, Cohen won the mayoral election, securing his second four-year term. He was first elected mayor in 2016. Murphy said, “I’m humbled and deeply thankful to have…
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East Brunswick baseball field receives top honors from sports management association
Ray Cipperly Field at the Middlesex County Vo-Tech campus in East Brunswick has been named the baseball field of the year for 2020 for schools and parks. Sports Turf Managers Association, the professional association for 2,700 men and women who manage sports fields worldwide, annually presents the industry’s highest honors to members who manage baseball, football,…